Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes

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Take the chill off any blustery day and make something special of meaty entrees. This creamy, stick-to-the-ribs, potato-and-onion side dish is one you'll turn to often. Agnes Ward - Stratford, Ontario

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1-3/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 medium)
• 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a small nonstick skillet, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until blended.
Place half of the potatoes in a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; layer with half of the onion and cheese sauce. Repeat layers.
Cover and bake at 350° for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and potatoes are tender. Yield: 6 servings.



Nutrition Facts: about 3/4 cup equals 196 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 530 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.